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08-28-2003, 01:53 AM
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Got a good deal on a pair of barely used Corbeau racing seats for my '73 'bird. Seats didn't come with mounting brackets though. Corbeau lists two different part numbers for the mounting brackets. One part # is for '70 - '74, the other is for '75 - '81. the '70 - '74 brackets are more expensive, probably due to less demand. Up to this point I thought all the 2nd gen seats were interchangeable, that any year '70 - '81 seat would bolt directly into any 2nd gen without any issues. Is there really a difference with how they mount to the floor? Has anyone ever put '75 - '81 seats in an earlier car and did you encounter any problems? Obviously I'd like to get the cheaper brackets if they'll work just as good. Since the seat is a universal design and can be bolted into all kinds of cars, the difference must be with how the brackets mount to the floorboards.
Thanks for any info!  ---------------------------- '72 Formula 400 Lucerne Blue, Blue Deluxe interior - My first car! '73 Firebird 400/4-speed Black on Black, mix & match.
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08-28-2003, 01:53 AM
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Got a good deal on a pair of barely used Corbeau racing seats for my '73 'bird. Seats didn't come with mounting brackets though. Corbeau lists two different part numbers for the mounting brackets. One part # is for '70 - '74, the other is for '75 - '81. the '70 - '74 brackets are more expensive, probably due to less demand. Up to this point I thought all the 2nd gen seats were interchangeable, that any year '70 - '81 seat would bolt directly into any 2nd gen without any issues. Is there really a difference with how they mount to the floor? Has anyone ever put '75 - '81 seats in an earlier car and did you encounter any problems? Obviously I'd like to get the cheaper brackets if they'll work just as good. Since the seat is a universal design and can be bolted into all kinds of cars, the difference must be with how the brackets mount to the floorboards.
Thanks for any info! ---------------------------- '72 Formula 400 Lucerne Blue, Blue Deluxe interior - My first car! '73 Firebird 400/4-speed Black on Black, mix & match.
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08-28-2003, 04:52 AM
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Keep us posted on any info that you gather.
I am wanting to upgrade to aftermarket seating myself and want to know about the mounting information to. 1973 SD455 T/A 1979 S.E. T/A http://community.webshots.com/album/16587603rOyvmFCiHs
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08-28-2003, 07:05 AM
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Didn't the floorpan change in 75 to accommodate cats? Not sure but I thinks so. This could be the reason. I think you would be okay with the cheaper brackets but you may have to make a spacer or something for the seats to sit evenly. I have a 70 and a 79. I will check this weekend to see if the brackets look different.
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08-28-2003, 04:56 PM
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Yes,the floorpan changed in 75 for the cat. converter.
The floor pan side next to the hump is taller than the other side. johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com 
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08-29-2003, 04:09 PM
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Okay, thanks for the info! I knew the floorpan changed for the cats but didn't realize it affected the mounting of the seats.
I'm thinking I'll look around for a set of trashed '71 - '74 seats and just scavenge the brackets off them. If I can't find any, then I'll buy the cheaper Corbeau brackets and make spacers as necessary. ---------------------------- '72 Formula 400 Lucerne Blue, Blue Deluxe interior - My first car! '73 Firebird 400/4-speed Black on Black, mix & match.
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